AAngels Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 JUst curious does anyone here own a store front store or does everyone do craft shows? If so how long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 You are going to find both here I personaly have a store front and I do shows also. For me in my area it is taking both to keep my head above water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 You are going to find both here I personaly have a store front and I do shows also. For me in my area it is taking both to keep my head above water.Vicky,Would you post some pictures of your store front sometime?? I would love to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 No storefront. Just a couple shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmySue Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I have a storefront, a website and still do about 11 craft shows!! Yep thats right I eat, sleep and breathe candles.... like must of us! I would be more than happy to show some pictures of my storefront when I remember my camera. I would also love to see anyone else's store as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I have a website and do about 11 big shows a year and next week I am opening my storefront. I am carrying my entire line plus a lot of cool gifts. I am carrying Webkins, Robeez, Graffiti Zoo candy, Ganz gifts and a lot of home fragrance such as reed diffusers, candles and air freshners. I will post pics as soon as we are in, the shelves and counters are being painted this week, then we wax the floors and start loading the shelves with product.I have some pics of my booth somewhere on here if you do a search:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Vicky,Would you post some pictures of your store front sometime?? I would love to see them.You mean I am going to have to pictures of something besides my candles. :laugh2: I will try to get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 2 Craft Shows a year plus 2 Storefronts - not mine. I just happily sell on consignment through them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncat Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Website..been doing for about 1 yr nowStorefront...5 yrs, getting ready to open another next monthCraft Shows....been doing for over 20 yrs (not candles the entire time...I started in chocolate) do only about 6 larger festivals now in just fall/winter.Wholesale...for about 4 yrs (now in just shy of a 1000 stores) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAngels Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 Awsome!!Love to hear this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAngels Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 What areas are your store fronts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRISTIE Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Sorry To Bother Anyone, Just Trying To Post. I Guess ThatS What I Am Suposed To Do. Because It Keeps Reminding Me To Do So Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Sorry To Bother Anyone, Just Trying To Post. I Guess ThatS What I Am Suposed To Do. Because It Keeps Reminding Me To Do So :laugh2: yep that is what you are suppose to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Sorry To Bother Anyone, Just Trying To Post. I Guess ThatS What I Am Suposed To Do. Because It Keeps Reminding Me To Do SoWelcomeNo storefront here....previously crafts shows...but think I am going to try to focus on fundraisers and wholesale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 JUst curious does anyone here own a store front store or does everyone do craft shows? If so how long?I'm just getting ready to open up my store. Yipee It took me 3 months to get it ready. I will send some pictures Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julwid Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I have a store that is actually a spa salon that we have had almost 5 years. We have a small retail area and we are in the expanding this week and adding more space for service. We also have a webiste that we have had almost 2 years. Will added pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julwid Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I will try and get some more newer pics after we have made all the changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Shoofitz Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Very cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I have a store and do shows. My hubby works for me with my business and does a lot of the shows by himself so I can run the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAngels Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Love to see pictures!! Its so cute!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechcreekcandles Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 We do craft shows, and a website and have just purchased a new home (new to us anyways) that has a separate storefront on the property already. It was formerly a seafood store. We will be refurbishing the store and opening it in the summer time after our baby is born. We'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fields Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 We have had a store front in a mall for three years. We also had a strip center store for five years but closed it a year and a half ago so we could get a life. We do a lot of wholesale and still do a dozen craft shows (the ones we started with ten years ago). Customers calll and email us so much we hate to drop them. Used to have a web site but way too many problems with maintenance and other issues, so we dropped it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Have a website, a sales rep(another state).Signed up today for a space in a flea market/craft mall. Got a great spot.There are 5 other candlemakers but I am fine with that.Also setting up a small area at our County Art Association.I only have to work 1 day a month. Going to be doing that soon because a well known artist will be in town for book signing.For a store front??? Next year about mid summer. I am saving for it and about 1/2 way there. Looking at a building to put on our property after so many have asked us "Where can we get your candles".So grown alot this year after 4 years doing candles.Just falling in place after that long.Sales rep already has a company interested in our candles.She also is setting up a small area in her home for candle sales soon.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 We have a store front we opened up a few months ago. Now we are working on a website. And I also sell on Etsy sometimes. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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